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5,151 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(35)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanya was a wonderful sitter for our nine week old baby girl. She texted us updates and tracked feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. Tanya was experienced and professional, and from the awesomely cute photos she sent we knew baby had a great time! Will definitely...
Caitlin L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for several families with ages ranging from 1 month through 13 years of age. I have babysat up to 3 children at one time. I have a passion for children that allows me to babysit from time to time for families that I have grown to know. The duties of caring for their children while in my hands are light cooking or...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is the perfect combination of kind and friendly yet professional. She genuinely cares for her clients. Danielle is an extraordinary care giver and I know this personally because she was caregiver for my infant granddaughter and then my husband. I highly...
Evelyn C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since my early 20's as a young woman I would often volunteer for charities, babysit or tutor children with learning disabilities. I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to make it a life long career. I went to school to become a teacher and received a Bachelors degree in education. I...
Leonor can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Leonor was our nanny from September 2018 through August 2021. She was the most wonderful nanny we could ever imagine. We interviewed her when I was pregnant with our first, and I knew she was going to be the right fit for our family when she told me she loved...
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and caring sitter. I love children and hope to have some of my own one day. I have experience with all ages but my expertise are infants and toddlers. I am energetic and always up for an adventure with your children. Whether it's needing a part time nanny or sitter or even a date night, I am here to help!
Irais can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Vasiliki. I am located in the Portage Park area. I've been taking care of children for over 28 years. Having 8 children myself all grown up now. As well as past experience working in a home daycare. I can provide references upon request. I have experience from two months to eight years of age. I can...
5.0
"She has a very empathetic heart. From what I remember she has raised 6 children on her own & had a beautiful motherly instinct with my own child. Was very sad leaving as I had to move. Lots of love for her and her family."
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Althea and I'm located in the Lincoln Park area. I am 19 years old and I have been babysitting + nannying for 7 years. I am a current DePaul student and am looking for part time nannying/ babysitting opportunities. I have experience caring for children 3 months- 12 years old. I am happy to help with everything from...
Althea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have...
Julia P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am an extremely optimistic person who is very hard-working and loyal. I am 60 years old and moved here to Chicago from Brazil five years ago. My life experiences set me apart from others; I have adapted to many different situations, and I am very flexible in my thinking. I love to learn new things every day and share this...
Luciene can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luci has been helping us with house cleaning for a few weeks now and we can't recommend her strongly enough! She is super thorough and efficient and so lovely to have around. We're so happy we found her!"
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching youth (ages 0-17) for the past seven years. I love children. I am a great cook and can prepare different healthy meals. I have worked in different settings holding positions such as: Counselor, Girl and Boy Scout leader, Church Youth Director and many others. I love a lot of activities, including swimming,...
Karacan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Karacan was wonderful with our toddler. Her experience with children really shows and she was of amazing help! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jeanie, and I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I work with children ranging from newborn all the way to teenagers, and would love to believe that I am positive, energetic and caring babysitter. The kids love it when I keep them entertained and they love to learn too. While caring for them, I also make...
Jeanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeanie is so professional, prompt and kind! I also really appreciated how attentive she is to safety during this COVID pandemic. I felt really comfortable having her be our baby's 1st sitter (and I am very cautious about anyone else watching her). And our daughter...
Melinda R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am taking a one-year break until next Fall; when I return, I plan to switch my major to Psychology! I am an extremely organized person. I never leave the house without my planner. I love to go on adventures and have fun with the children I babysit. Please don't...
Marilyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Marilyn was absolutely wonderful with all three of my kids!!! She was very fast to reply to all my requests and she was very punctual. She played games/craft, made forts, and took them to the park. She made sure they had all their meals and she helped clean up...
Fizzah Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Good day
Are you searching for a dependable, nurturing, caring, pro-active nanny to start immediately ?
I am a 54 years old enthusiastic, reliable, responsible and fully vaccinated with over a decade of experience. I know working/spending quality time with your little ones can be challenging so please allow me the opportunity...
Felicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Felicia began nannying for us, our daughter was 5 months old. As a first-time mom, I was nervous about leaving my baby to go back to work. In response, Felicia displayed incredible knowledge of infant care as well as patience and kindness with me as I navigated the...
Alicia E.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very good phone and in-person interviews with Debora: punctual, enthusiastic, good questions/answers and follow-up, very responsive. We moved forward with a candidate that made more logistical sense for our position, but recommend Debora as a strong candidate."
Sameer A.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Empowerment, education and support are my goals as I work with families. Having been drawn to birth work for many years, I am so grateful to pursue my dream of serving as a postpartum doula. A lifelong love of learning keeps me motivated to continuously expand my knowledge through classes and personal study in this specialized...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy started as a nanny with our family when our daughter was four months old. I was nervous beforehand as this was our first non-family caregiver, but any worries were quickly dispelled as I could tell right away we were in great hands. Amy has blown me away with...
Rachel F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannied my way through college and continue to babysit on weekends and evenings.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care."
Olga S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would really recommend Lila! She has helped my family in many ways, such as child care and English lessons, personally and virtually. She is very kind and responsible, that's why she has been working with us for 6 months!
My kids love to play and study with her,...
Patricio V.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Julia! I've babysat kids in my neighborhood for many years. I am Red Cross certified and have attended courses on childcare. I love spending time with kids and would be available for after-school care, nights, or weekends depending on the hours. I am competent in cleaning and cooking and have experience tutoring...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia spent the summer with my children (7 and 4-years-old). She was the best babysitter we've ever had. Julia is responsible, thoughtful and very kind. The kids looked forward to arrival each day. She planned fun activities and kept them busy. I definitely trusted...
Molly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for kids of all ages for 8 years now, and nannied for a family with 2 children last summer. I have experience with babysitting children, the oldest being 15 and the youngest 4 months old. I am very comfortable driving kids to and from school, camp, and other activities. I love to help children with their school...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin was an absolute gem! I have 3 kids and she was able to keep them all entertained and organized activities for all of them play together. I never worried about my children's safety while they were in her care. She was easy to get in touch with and always on...
Elise M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I've been caring for kids since I was 13 years old and working in a daycare at 17 years old. Since then I've babysat multiple families and cared for many kids! A little about myself, I work in a kitchen environment and am super fun loving! I am also a classically trained musician and love to make music and also teach it if...
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie is WONDERFUL. I trust her completely with my kids. She is fun, caring, on time and super helpful!"
Melisa K.
3.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I have 16 years of being a nanny I love newborn babies and children of all ages. My passion is to find a loving family who I can call my own and as well as building trust and having great communication with the families happy baby happy family. My passion is to care for your child like my own.
Diana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Diana is a great sitter. She was punctual, professional, and great with the kiddies. She made us feel comfortable right from the beginning :) "
Barry M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
Danielle S.
5.0
Danielle is the perfect combination of kind and friendly yet professional. She genuinely cares for her clients. Danielle is an extraordinary care giver and I know this personally because she was caregiver for my infant granddaughter and then my husband. I highly recommend Danielle.
- Evelyn C.
Leonor D.
5.0
Leonor was our nanny from September 2018 through August 2021. She was the most wonderful nanny we could ever imagine. We interviewed her when I was pregnant with our first, and I knew she was going to be the right fit for our family when she told me she loved caring for babies because she loved to...
- Sarah S.
Vasiliki B.
5.0
She has to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like chicken noodle soup, this is especially...
- Vanessa A.
Althea H.
5.0
We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have felt safe bringing her into our...
- Julia P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chicago, IL:
How can I find a Chicago babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chicago, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 5,151 babysitters in Chicago, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.98 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chicago, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Chicago, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,190 reviews of the 5,151 listed babysitters.